I'M SHUTTING UP FOREVER

Due to my excessive ignorance, extreme stupidity, pride, and deep psychological issues, I have chosen to shut my big mouth forever (pertaining to ignorant and stupid comments, as well as anything requiring even the least amount of wisdom, considering that the act of complete silence is not feasible).

Does this mean that I will have to do the same? I have all the same faults as GLM listed, and probably in greater proportion. Maybe we should all be quiet, to learn the value of silence and to choose our words carefully. I know I could stand to learn that as often as possible.

"TALK AND SILENCEOne may talk much, so he loses the virtues of silence, thinking and contemplating. And one may remain silent and loses the advantage of the word of benefit, the word of consolation, the word of advice and also loses witnessingfor the truth. As for the integral man, he knows when to remain silent and when to talk.He does not remain silent when it is good to talk, and does not talk when it is good to remain silent.

When he is silent, it is by wisdom. And when he talks, it is for a benefit.He controls the two matters together and uses each of them at its good time."-The Spiritual Man by H.H. Pope Shenouda III

On a serious note, if all the ignorant, stupid, prideful, and those with deep psychological issues shut up that would include about 99% of people (myself included).

There is nothing wrong with questioning and talking. We all just need to listen more.

For a person that jumps to conclusions you sure give a LOT of advice. Hypocrite.

Will I deny that I am a hypocrite? Certainly not!

I live in hypocrisy everyday of my life. Am I proud of it? No. Do I try to be sincere about what I believe and display that through my actions? Of course. Do I fall short over and over? You bet I do.

I tell others to fast, yet I eat like a glutton.I advise others to pray, yet I hardly open my agpeya.I say the church services are important, yet I only show up when I can.I preach repentance and confession, yet I haven't seen my FoC in quite some time. I tell the youth to pick up their bibles, while I neglect mine. I say the Fathers' words should be cherished, yet I know not what they say. I believe humility is the most precious virtue, yet daily I boast in my accomplishments. I say we should emulate Christ, yet my life looks more like that of an atheist. I tell the acolytes to get to church early, and I come just before the gospel reading. I say we should be the last to speak, yet I am the first to shout. I say we need to listen more, while I ignore my brothers and sisters. I believe in prudence, yet all my actions are rash. I love the hymns, yet know not what they mean. . .Oh how long this list could be!

Dearest Ioannes, your assessment of me is 100% correct. I am a hypocrite of the worst sort; the one that knows it and continues in his hypocrisy. How disgusting before the Lord?! Day after day, week after week, I type up these posts, stand before my Sunday school children, and preach to anyone who will listen. A babbler, I am.

So shall I cease speaking? Shall I cease posting? Shall I cease giving advise? I must. As long as I remain in my sin, it is the only option lest I heap a greater condemnation upon myself.

This has been stirring in my heart for quite some time. All I do is talk - no action. It's time to remain silent and act.

[quote author=+iloveJesus link=topic=11646.msg139765#msg139765 date=1308308145]"TALK AND SILENCEOne may talk much, so he loses the virtues of silence, thinking and contemplating. And one may remain silent and loses the advantage of the word of benefit, the word of consolation, the word of advice and also loses witnessingfor the truth. As for the integral man, he knows when to remain silent and when to talk.He does not remain silent when it is good to talk, and does not talk when it is good to remain silent.

When he is silent, it is by wisdom. And when he talks, it is for a benefit.He controls the two matters together and uses each of them at its good time."-The Spiritual Man by H.H. Pope Shenouda III

On a serious note, if all the ignorant, stupid, prideful, and those with deep psychological issues shut up that would include about 99% of people (myself included).

There is nothing wrong with questioning and talking. We all just need to listen more.

For a person that jumps to conclusions you sure give a LOT of advice. Hypocrite.

Will I deny that I am a hypocrite? Certainly not!

I live in hypocrisy everyday of my life. Am I proud of it? No. Do I try to be sincere about what I believe and display that through my actions? Of course. Do I fall short over and over? You bet I do.

I tell others to fast, yet I eat like a glutton.I advise others to pray, yet I hardly open my agpeya.I say the church services are important, yet I only show up when I can.I preach repentance and confession, yet I haven't seen my FoC in quite some time. I tell the youth to pick up their bibles, while I neglect mine. I say the Fathers' words should be cherished, yet I know not what they say. I believe humility is the most precious virtue, yet daily I boast in my accomplishments. I say we should emulate Christ, yet my life looks more like that of an atheist. I tell the acolytes to get to church early, and I come just before the gospel reading. I say we should be the last to speak, yet I am the first to shout. I say we need to listen more, while I ignore my brothers and sisters. I believe in prudence, yet all my actions are rash. I love the hymns, yet know not what they mean. . .Oh how long this list could be!

Dearest Ioannes, your assessment of me is 100% correct. I am a hypocrite of the worst sort; the one that knows it and continues in his hypocrisy. How disgusting before the Lord?! Day after day, week after week, I type up these posts, stand before my Sunday school children, and preach to anyone who will listen. A babbler, I am.

So shall I cease speaking? Shall I cease posting? Shall I cease giving advise? I must. As long as I remain in my sin, it is the only option lest I heap a greater condemnation upon myself.

This has been stirring in my heart for quite some time. All I do is talk - no action. It's time to remain silent and act.

It says that the singer tells about the beauty and kindness of Jesus, and that that person who is told it, repents with tears, but in spite of his/ her (the singer) words about Jesus he doesn't know Jesus by himself. He talks about him but he doesn't talk to Jesus self.

Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean anything to you or someone else, it's more about myself. I love your words, I feel exactly the same! And your words just remind me of this song. ;)